
Acting
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
Born
1981-07-03 (45)
Place of birth
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Known for
Acting
Credits
51 titles
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin (born July 3, 1981) is a Québec actress mostly known for her role of Jeanne Marwan in Denis Villeneuve's Incendies (2010).
Known for
4.0Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but also, and most importantly, on their passions, interests and opinions.
Bonsoir bonsoir!
2019
4.7Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that are the subject of everyone’s conversations and/or are important figures in recent events. Participants are invited to speak freely, voicing their opinions on headline news or on a subject that is near and dear to them.
Tout le monde en parle
2004
2.9Two teams composed of a known personality and a contestant chosen from the public battle to guess the outcomes of astonishing scientific experiments.
Génial!
2010
2.0What to expect: interviews, musical performances, a fierce band, surprising stories and most of all, guests who are more than happy to play along and follow Éric Salvail on his beautifully crazy tangents!
En mode Salvail
2013
2.0No synopsis available yet.
La semaine des 4 Julie
2020
6.5No synopsis available yet.
Les Enfants de la télé
2010
Film credits
2020s · 1 titles
2010s · 7 titles
8.1A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Incendies
2010
6.4Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.
Beyond the Walls
2012
5.7Estelle, 34, wife and mother of the family without history, sinks into a tidy, predictable life. But a series of events puts her identity in question. Worse, she realizes that the crux of the crisis is sexual. She decides to organize a "threesome". Challenge away from his comfort zone. She plunges into this mad quest, resulting with her spouse who feels just as incompetent.
Threesome
2017
6.3Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
Gabrielle
2013
6.8Navigating the treacherous social tides of high school, Marine is cut adrift by Océane, her older sister who’s caught in the thrall of an older man. Meanwhile, their mother struggles to keep her head above water.
The Far Shore
2019
5.2When a worldwide plot to divert gold which was placed in central banks all across North America is investigated, Pierre Gauthier is summoned to lead the inquiry. Gauthier however is soon betrayed, and finds himself going head to head with the "capo" of Montreal Mafia.
Omertà
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Maternel
2014
2000s · 3 titles
6.3A biopic of the late musician Dédé Fortin, the singer, songwriter, and founder of a very popular Québécois band called "Les Colocs".
Through the Mist
2009
4.1Gaby and Fred are preparing for the world swimming championships which will be held in Quebec City this year. Their love will be put to the test when a former love of Gaby's turns up at the championships. Gaby finds herself at a crucial point of her life where she has to choose whether to continue competing or follow another dream that she's cherished forever, but which seems impossible to everyone else—her dream to become an astronaut.
Taking the Plunge 2
2009
5.7After 5 years, 16-year-old Gaby Roberge, returned to Sainte-Victoire High School with a rebellious air and a dirty attitude. Gaby can't stop thinking about graduating and moving on to CÉGEP where she will meet more intelligent young people. Peggy Lamothe, the school principal, decided to take Gaby under her wing so she could take advantage of her last year in college. She forces Gaby to integrate with the young people in her life and be less aggressive and more social.
Taking the Plunge
2007
Series credits
4.0Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but also, and most importantly, on their passions, interests and opinions.
Bonsoir bonsoir!
2019
4.7Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that are the subject of everyone’s conversations and/or are important figures in recent events. Participants are invited to speak freely, voicing their opinions on headline news or on a subject that is near and dear to them.
Tout le monde en parle
2004
2.9Two teams composed of a known personality and a contestant chosen from the public battle to guess the outcomes of astonishing scientific experiments.
Génial!
2010
2.0What to expect: interviews, musical performances, a fierce band, surprising stories and most of all, guests who are more than happy to play along and follow Éric Salvail on his beautifully crazy tangents!
En mode Salvail
2013
2.0No synopsis available yet.
La semaine des 4 Julie
2020
6.5No synopsis available yet.
Les Enfants de la télé
2010
5.6This daily quiz show puts strategy front and centre, as five celebrities answer general-knowledge questions to win money for their favourite charity. But here’s the catch: one of the five participants is cheating, because they’re secretly being fed the answers. The cheater’s mission is to play it smart so they can fool the other players and win the game without getting caught.
Le Tricheur
2012
2.0Host Sébastien Diaz, known for his curiosity, is interested in absolutely everything that's going on in the world. At the rate things are changing, every day brings surprising new trends, unusual developments and contradictory social movements. Sébastien is joined by regular contributors and invites various celebrities to talk about the hottest topics in this modern round table.
On va se le dire
2019
1.0No synopsis available yet.
En direct de l'univers
2009
5.0An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot topics that affect our lives. The show also features Patrick’s fictional neighbours.
La tour
2020
NRHost Penelope McQuade welcomes three celebrities each evening, along with two different swapping contributors who will intervene, make critical comments and spice up the conversations!
Les échangistes
2016
6.2Inspiring journey into a high school class – every challenge faced, every life lesson learned – seen through the eyes of the teachers.
30 Vies
2011
3.7Maude, Jennifer, Melanie, Vincent, and Sami navigate adolescence and the ups and downs of high school in a changing digital world amid the emergence of social media. The group gathers their talents and passions around the common project of revitalizing the student newspaper, with a goal toward changing the world. Brimming with optimism and fraught with anxiety, with a lot of laughs along the way the teens learn a lot about themselves as they explore relationships, commitment, and what it's like to be a teenager in the 21st century.
A Sudden Text
2014
NRA unique all-access pass to your favourite Quebec stars in a friendly, timely and entertaining format that matches the hosts’ personalities.
Ça finit bien la semaine
2010
NRPresented in the form of a large live set, the hosts enlightening interviews with personalities from all walks of life who have made their mark in the news.
Deux hommes en or
2013
NRIn this daily game show hosted Pierre Hébert, two contestants and the studio audience are asked to answer offbeat questions that play on people’s preconceived ideas and perceptions about four guest stars on the set.
Question de jugement
2021
9.3Patrice Bélanger and his team are here to give Quebecers a little boost to their lives with this show where fun and pleasure prevail. With a front row seat to events happening across the province, the show is the reference for summer culture. Above and beyond the artists featured, the show puts our entire province in the spotlight.
Sucré salé
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tic tac show
2013
No synopsis available yet.
Rousseau's Show
2018
9.0Two Quebec personalities candidly discuss the “firsts” that have marked their professional lives and shaped who they are both on and off camera. Our guests will also experience other unique “firsts” on the show. Emotions will run high as guests share personal secrets, reunite with long-lost friends, watch surprise variety numbers.
1res fois
2018
Dany Turcotte invites celebrities to discover a small rural towns in unexpected and surprising ways. Events are carefully planned cater to the celebrity’s tastes, desires and passions.
La petite séduction
2006
4.4Psychological crime series following the investigations of interrogation experts Julie Beauchemin and Maxime Moreli.
Mensonges
2014
NRIn the company of host and foodie Sébastien Benoit, a personality shares with us each week his greatest “food hits” from the metropolis and its surroundings: Vietnamese pub, artisan butcher, tea room, Greek delights, comforting pastries, snacks. Haitian snack-bar, Italian sandwich shop, high-end restaurant... Montreal is full of recognized gourmet establishments, but also well-kept secrets.
Coups de food
2015
6.0No synopsis available yet.
En audition avec Simon
2010
NRBryan Audet and his two acolytes talk about everyday life, about the subjects who annoy them and those who bring them together, serious or much lighter subjects. Debate, laughter and fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
Tournée Générale
2019
NRA culture show set hosted by Marc Labrèche and his collaborators, Simon Boulerice, Émilie Perreault and Fred Savard. Each week, based on a significant year in history, they revisit a cultural event of a previous era and compare it with today’s yardstick. The hosts and their guests examine subjects that link the chosen year to what’s hot in cultural circles right now.
Cette année-là
2018
3.8Ariane Beaumont, a promising young family law practitioner devotes her life to protect children. When professional issues force her to start her own practice, she discovers that saving others will come at a personal price.
Ruptures
2016
1.0The well-being magazine series keeps it real in a warm, comforting atmosphere, delivering tried and true solutions for better health, sexuality, psychology, family life, nutrition, fitness and personal development.
Bien
2017
10.0Maripier Morin and her sidekick Martin Perizzolo welcome guests on the set on Z’s first talk show.
Maripier!
2016
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Je viens vers toi
2023
8.0Rachel Miller and Émile Darcy, married Canadian Security Intelligence Service agents, live a peaceful life with their two daughters. However, everything crumbles for them when a shooting takes place near the American embassy.
Classified
2022
7.2A dangerous virus appears in a group of homeless people, causing a risk of outbreak. How long will it take Anne-Marie Leclerc, director of the Emergency Public Health Laboratory, to realize that an actual epidemic is starting to take shape?
Outbreak
2020
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Le beau dimanche
2017
NRIn a restorative justice centre, Bérénice accompanies people who are victims of crime or who have committed it to promote dialogue among themselves and the reparation of the harm caused. Its objective: to help these deeply wounded people turn a traumatic page in their history to better enjoy their present and their future.
Mea Culpa
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
PaparaGilles
2014
2.0No synopsis available yet.
Le fabuleux printemps de Marie-Lyne
2022
6.5No synopsis available yet.
Les invisibles
2019
1.0No synopsis available yet.
Phil s'invite
2019
NRFrançois Morency and three guests take a closer look at some words and expressions that have caught their attention for the right or wrong reasons. Comedy acts, funny interviews, hilarious sketches, juicy clips . . . whether they're playing with famous quotations, digging up treasures from social media or revisiting favourite lines from movies or Quebec TV, everything's fair game when it comes to celebrating the best and the worst in the spoken and written word.
Ouvrez les guillemets
2018
NR“Au suivant!” hosted by Stephane Bellavance, is a quiz show about general culture that highlights the competitors’ lively personalities. In this format, there isn’t just one contestant, but a whole line-up - competing for the same goal. They want to join the host on the game dot (on stage). The host asks the first contestant four questions. He or she must answer at least three out of four questions correctly or the next contestant is called up to the dot. Nature, history, music, sports, geography, cinema, science, miscellaneous, it’s all up for grabs. Questions on every imaginable topic are asked and answered in this fast-paced game show. Tons of surprises, twists and turns await!
Au suivant!
2016

